New Orleans, LA vs Terrell, TX
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
New Orleans
76.2
#375 nationally
Terrell
70
#1148 nationally
Terrell leads in median household income ($61,513 vs $51,116). Terrell leads in crime level (8.4 vs 9.9). Terrell leads in cost of living index (94 vs 107).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | New Orleans, LA | Terrell, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.2 (#375) | 70 (#1148) |
| Population | 364,136 | 21,480 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $245,144 | $282,678 |
| Median Household Income | $51,116 | $61,513 |
| Average Commute | 23.4 min | 24.7 min |
| Walk Score | 58 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 9.9 | 8.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+12.9 | R+27.9 |
Data coverage note: Terrell is missing data for 1 metric that New Orleans has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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76.2 Score
New Orleans, LA
Growing Louisiana city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$245,144
Population
364,136
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
58
Southeast
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70 Score
Terrell, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$282,678
Population
21,480
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$61,513
Southwest
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